Littleton Massachusetts Map

About Littleton, Massachusetts

Littleton is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,500. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Littleton is located at 42.5376°N, 71.5120°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1460.

Littleton unfolds as a landscape of rolling hills and verdant woodlands, where the earth exhales a cool, damp scent after a spring rain. It lies 8.5 miles west-south-west of Chelmsford, MA (from Chelmsford, MA: bearing 240°T), and is situated 5.4 miles north-west of Acton. The terrain is sculpted by ancient glacial activity, giving rise to a gentle topography that invites exploration, with narrow dirt roads winding through stands of mature oak and pine. In the late afternoon, the sunlight, filtered through the dense canopy, casts long, dancing shadows that paint the forest floor in shifting patterns of gold and umber, a fleeting, ethereal beauty. The air here carries a clean, crisp quality, a testament to the surrounding natural beauty that defines the character of Littleton. The history of Littleton is deeply entwined with the agricultural roots of Massachusetts, its early settlers drawn to the fertile soil and plentiful timber. For generations, farming was the lifeblood of the community, with small homesteads dotting the landscape, their fields yielding crops that sustained families and fueled local trade. While the agricultural dominance has waned, a spirit of self-reliance and a connection to the land persist, evident in the remaining working farms and the quiet pride of its residents. Today, Littleton balances its historical legacy with a modern economy that embraces innovation, attracting businesses that value its strategic location and the serene, yet connected, quality of life it offers, a subtle blend of past and present in its enduring charm.

About This Littleton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Littleton, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.537592, -71.51201. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Littleton and Middlesex County.

Detailed location data for Littleton includes the ZIP code (01460), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Middlesex County (Cambridge), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Littleton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.